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January 25 Roundtable on Immigrant Representation in New Jersey

Many immigrants in removal proceedings face the harsh prospect of being deported from the United States because they cannot afford competent attorneys. Nationally, only 50% of immigrants are represented; for detained immigrants, just 16% have representation. In New Jersey, the number of detention beds totals about 2,350 — a 47% increase over 2011 — which means that thousands of immigrants are detained every year in the state.

On Friday, January 25, 2013, the Immigrant Rights Clinic at Rutgers School of Law–Newark will host a roundtable discussion titled “Building Justice: Increasing Quality Immigration Representation in New Jersey.” Topics to be covered include the gap in legal representation for immigrants and steps that should be taken to increase the capacity of legal service providers, promote pro bono representation, expand legal orientation and legal representation programs, and educate the public and government officials about these challenges.

There is no charge to attend but pre-registration is required. To register or if you have questions, contact Stephanie Robins at stephanie.robins@rutgers.edu.

Confirmed Speakers:Dean John J. Farmer, Jr., Rutgers School of Law–Newark The Hon. Michael Chagares, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitJuan P. Osuna, Director, Executive Office for Immigration ReviewAmy Gottlieb, American Friends Service CommitteeMark Parry, American Immigration Lawyers Association, New Jersey ChapterAnju Gupta, Assistant Professor of Law and Director, Immigrant Rights Clinic, Rutgers School of Law–Newark

The roundtable is co-sponsored by: American Friends Service Committee, City Bar Justice Center, Human Rights First, Kids in Need of Defense, Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Rutgers School of Law–Camden, Rutgers School of Law–Newark, and Seton Hall Law Center for Social Justice.